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Turkey Lover Boy

Posted by WiseAcre on Apr 13th, 2010
2010
Apr 13

Turkeys in the north country have been feeling pretty romantic lately. The males are all pimped out and busy strutting their stuff. There’s an awful lot of flirting going on out in the open lately. The hay fields seem to be the favorite turkey hang out these days.

Normally the turkeys are wary enough to run off to the woods if you pull over to stop. Even now when they have urgent business on their minds it’s still hard not to disturb them. This is the typical scene from the road. This is ‘close’ – only a couple hundred yards but still too far for the 18x zoom to get a good focused shot of the turkeys.

Turkey courtship

Closer to home I caught sight of a male displaying only a few feet off the side of the road. On the other side were the ladies. I still find it hard to believe this guy was so involved with trying to impress the ladies that he didn’t bolt when I pulled over. I actually had enough time to get one shot of him displaying before he casually (for a turkey) crossed the road.

Turkey displaying his tail

Turkey crossing the road This was one brave turkey. Instead of bolting for cover he was determined to follow after the now long gone ladies even if it meant crossing my path. I couldn’t have been more than 20 feet from him and he didn’t take flight.

To see more detail on the feathers click the images for a larger version (1024 x 768) or to use as desktop wallpaper.

Turkey trot

Like a teenage boy this turkey would throw all caution to the wind and risk death for a slim chance to roll in the hay with some grown up chick.

Turkey crossing the road.

Men probably never change but some of us do stop that kind of behavior. Let’s face it, when we start to resemble a turkey from the neck up our chances are a whole hell of a lot less than slim.

Sunset

Posted by WiseAcre on Apr 11th, 2010
2010
Apr 11

A decent sunset to end the day.
Sunset - April 11 - Potsdam, NY

The rest of today’s photos will have to wait. I need to go hit the couch after a long day.

Click photo for a larger version (1024 x 758) to use as desktop wallpaper

Acme Dehydrated Boulders

Posted by WiseAcre on Mar 20th, 2010
2010
Mar 20

Instantly rehydrate a boulder with a single drop of water.

Acme Dehydrated Boulders

Since 1957 Acme has been the name to trust when you need a boulder fast. Acme Instant Boulders are affordable, easy to use and come in a box.

Their use is only limited by your imagination. Acme Dehydrated Boulders make the perfect trebuchet accessory. Use them to: Hunt Road Runners. Leave a boulder in your in-laws driveway. Check for roof leaks. Reserve a parking space*. Sprinkle on golf courses. Remove ear wax. Feed to pigeons. Clean up spills.

*Acme Disintegrating Pistol recommended if you actually want to use the space)

Use extreme caution:
…never rehydrate boulders while holding over your head.

Each box contains enough instant boulders to fill 3 average stadiums.
Always store in a dry place.

Spitballs are not a recommended use.

Acme Dehydrated Boulders

Could you use them responsibly? No way I could.

I can’t leave ya without a photo. Lucky for me I found a fallen oak leaf today. I have no idea what the things attached to it are. They make an interesting photographic subject but it galls me not knowing what they are.

galls?

I’ll be taking the show on the road. I’ve got to go watch someone dig a big hole in Long Island. Tomorrow I’ll be another Sunday Driver. By evening I’ll have a box to nest in and Monday morning I’m entering the rat race. cya later

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